Bangladesh faces mounting injury concerns before hosting Hong Kong on Thursday at the National Stadium in the AFC Asian Cup Qualifiers. Defenders Topu Barman and Tariq Kazi remain doubtful after sustaining injuries, and the Bangladesh Football Federation added Mohammedan defender Zahid Hasan Shanto to the 28-man preliminary squad without providing an official reason.
Al Amin, Sumon Reza, and Mohammad Ibrahim suffered separate ailments, but team sources indicated the problems were minor ahead of Sunday's training session. The injured players completed light running and stretching exercises on Friday, and medical staff will evaluate their match readiness closer to kickoff.
Hamza Choudhury arrives in Dhaka on Monday morning, and Shamit Shome lands on Tuesday to strengthen the roster. Both overseas-based players will begin training immediately after reaching the capital.
Al Amin, Sumon Reza, and Mohammad Ibrahim suffered separate ailments, but team sources indicated the problems were minor ahead of Sunday's training session. The injured players completed light running and stretching exercises on Friday, and medical staff will evaluate their match readiness closer to kickoff.
Hamza Choudhury arrives in Dhaka on Monday morning, and Shamit Shome lands on Tuesday to strengthen the roster. Both overseas-based players will begin training immediately after reaching the capital.
